ice.net D-35 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ice.net D-35 series EV-DO Modem (the Modem).

This user manual will help you setup, configure and outline best practices for

maximizing your wireless home network performance with the Modem. Please

be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to

the section entitled “Placement of your Modem for Optimal Performance” below.

Placement of your Modem for Optimal Performance

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your

Modem. Typical indoor operating range for Wi-Fi wireless devices is between

100 and 200 feet. For EV-DO operation, a line-of-sight with the radio base station

is preferred and yields the strongest signal strength.

In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade

somewhat as the distance between your Modem and connected devices

increases, as well as between the Modem and the radio base station. This may

or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Modem,

connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by

getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or

obstructions, and walls.

Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they

will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that

your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may

help.

1. Modem Placement

Place your Modem, the central connection point of your network, as close as

possible to windows or in rooms at the outer side of your house. If you also use

the Wi-Fi feature of the Modem, it should be placed near the center of your

wireless network devices.

To achieve the best wireless network coverage:

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Ensure that your Modem’s networking antennas are parallel to each

other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Modem

itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in

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an upward direction.

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In multistory homes, place the Modem on an upper floor.

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Try not to place the Modem near a cordless phone (D-35 series only).

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Modem near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as

microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

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Refrigerators

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Washers and/or dryers

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Metal cabinets

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Large aquariums

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Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, try to move the Modem to

another location while observing the signal strength indicator. Since you may not

know the location of an EV-DO radio base station serving your Modem, try to call

your service provider and ask for the nearest base station of your home. Try

placing the Modem closest and unobstructed to that base station.

3. Cordless Phones

(D-35 series only)

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the

above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

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Try moving cordless phones away from the Modem and your wireless-

enabled computers.

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Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates

on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information). If this fixes

the problem, your phone may be interfering.

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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the

phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example,

change the phone to channel 1 and move your Modem to channel 11.

See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

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If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.

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Product Overview

In minutes you will be able to connect your computers to the Internet, share your

Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of

features that make your new ice.net EV-DO Modem an ideal solution for your

home or small office network. Implementation of these features depends on the

particular service provider and account features you have chosen.

Some features described in this manual may not be supported by your service

provider or may not be available with your network account. For details of the

services and accounts available, contact your service provider.

CDMA 3G services

The Modem operates over the CDMA 3G technology that provides a variety of

connectivity features, depending on your service provider and account:

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1xEVDO Rev. A supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1

Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network).

Average data rates are roughly 600–1300 Kbps (downlink from the

network) and 300–400 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed

depends on the network conditions.

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1xEVDO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data rates up to 2.4

Mbps (downlink from the network) and 153 Kbps (uplink to the network).

Average data rates are roughly 400–700 Kbps (downlink from the

network) and 40–80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends

on the network conditions.

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1X supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 Kbps. Actual

speed depends on the network conditions.

Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to

any web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet

services (such as email).

The connection is “active” when data transmission is occurring. If data

transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the

connection becomes “dormant”; see page 26.

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Plug-and-Play

Each Modem has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service

provider. This sets the Modem to use particular radio channels and enables

services specific for that provider. Although the Modem comes with drivers and

enabling software, you don’t have to install and use them if you simply want to

connect to the Internet using WLAN, assuming that your Modem has been

activated with the network (The process of setting up your account is called

activation. Activation involves action by the service provider and configuration of

the Modem.)

Once the Modem has been activated, simply connect your computer with the

Modem using the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable and you are ready to use the

Internet. If you choose to install the driver and its enabling software (the

AxessManager), you will have more controls of the Modem performances and

settings.

Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers

The Modem supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS®

9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and

others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that

supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Top-View LED Display

Lighted LEDs on the top of the Modem indicate which functions are in operation.

You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Modem is in EV-DO or 1X mode,

connected to the Internet, and in Wi-Fi or Ethernet operation. This feature

eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.

Web-Based Advanced User Interface

You can set up the Modem’s advanced functions easily through you’re

AxessManager web browser, without having to install additional software onto

the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you

can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the

network quickly and easily.

NAT IP Address Sharing

Your Modem employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP

address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost

of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account.

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Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch

The Modem has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers

to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch

features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices.

The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously

without interrupting or consuming resources.

Support for VPN Pass-Through

If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your

Modem will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Modem and

to your office

network.

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the

easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP

addresses to each computer automatically so there isno need for a complicated

networking setup.

Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point

(D-35 series only)

802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to

54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b.

MAC Address Filtering

For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client

identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own

MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web-

Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network.

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